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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,430.30, 1,857,912.07 and 385,483.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,430.30, 1,857,912.07 and 385,483.83 is: 578,308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,430.30 : 1,857,912.07 = 385,483.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,430.30/1,857,912.07 = 385,483.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,430.30x = 1,857,912.07 × 385,483.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,430.30x = 716,195,060,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,195,060,546.83/1,238,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,308.74

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